TCU Horned Frogs vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Horned Frogs and Cowboys. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK. Get ready to place your bets! The Horned Frogs come into this Big 12 conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 145.5 points.

TCU HORNED FROGS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +4.5

This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 23rd.

WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Cowboys.
• Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Do the Horned Frogs Have What it Takes on the Road?

TCU heads into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 15 of their 18 games this season. They have gone 12-3 in those games. On the road this season, the Horned Frogs have gone 4-1, and their average scoring margin on the road is +11.4.

Overall, TCU is 13-5 this season, including a 2-2 mark in Big 12 play. Their most recent game was a tough 73-72 loss to Iowa State. Over their last 10 road games, the Horned Frogs have gone 5-5.

As the favorite, TCU has an ATS record of 8-7 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-1 and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Horned Frogs have gone 6-4.

Today’s over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average over/under line in TCU’s games this season (149.8). So far, their over/under record is 9-8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points and their OU record during this stretch is 2-1. On the season, 9 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line.

The TCU offense is coming off a game in which they scored 72 points vs. Iowa State. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 6 threes. Leading TCU in scoring vs. Iowa State was Trevian Tennyson with his 19 points. Micah Peavy also added 11 points for the Horned Frogs.

Currently, the Horned Frogs’ defense holds the 94th rank in the nation, allowing 68.8 points per game. TCU’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Iowa State offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 73 points.

Are the Cowboys Ready for a Home Win?

Heading into their matchup against TCU, Oklahoma State has lost five straight games, all of which have come in Big 12 play. This season, the Cowboys have gone 0-5 in conference action compared to an 8-5 record outside of the Big 12.

On the year, Oklahoma State has gone 7-5 at home, including a 6-4 mark in their last 10 games at Gallagher-Iba Arena. So far, the Cowboys have been the underdog in six games, going 0-6 in those contests.

As the underdog this season, Oklahoma State is just 1-5 against the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 4-8 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 3-7 vs. the spread. Overall, the Cowboys are 5-12 ATS this year.

So far this season, the over/under record for Oklahoma State games is 10-7. Today’s over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (140). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and their OU record during this stretch is 2-1.

The Oklahoma State offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 66 points versus Kansas State. During the game, they attempted 27 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 41.5%. The team’s top scorer is Javon Small, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 13.8, while Bryce Thompson also maintains a PPG average of 12.7 leading up to the game.

The Cowboys’ defense is presently ranked 105th nationally, allowing an average of 69.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oklahoma State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.7% this season.